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Risk assessment
Before you start, a risk assessment must be HAZARD Is anything that may cause
undertaken, and the five simple steps are harm, e.g. road traffic, sharp items,
explained below.
working from height, etc.
It is important that any risks associated with RISK Is the chance, high or low, of
your clean-up are identified, eliminated or somebody being harmed by the hazard,
controlled appropriately, and the findings of the and how serious the harm could be.
risk assessment are shared with all participants. A
generic risk assessment is available in this pack to
assist you, along with guidance on conducting an Download Risk Assessment form here
event briefing before you begin.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advise the following five step approach;
STEP 1 - Identify the Hazards STEP 2 - Identify who is at Risk
Young people, those experiencing their first
Take a look at your proposed work area and
identify possible causes of harm or danger. event, or pregnant/new mothers could be at
Prioritise the hazards, concentrating on those greater risk. Those with a pre-existing medical
that could cause the most harm or affect condition may be at greater risk. Members
several people. of the public who are also present in your
proposed area of work.
STEP 3 - Evaluate the Risks, and Ensure You then need to prioritise those risks that are
Adequate Control Measures are in Place high, and remain aware of those that are medium
and low. Risks should then be controlled by using
How likely is the hazard to cause harm, and the following:
then decide if you need to do more to reduce • Try a less risky option
the risk. Some risks can still remain even after • Prevent access to a hazard
putting all the control measures in place. • Reduce exposure to the hazard
STEP 4 - Record Your Findings STEP 5 - Review and Revise
You must record your findings, and a simple Whilst on your event things might change that
template is available in this pack. You must also can have an impact on your risk assessment (e.g.
share your findings with all participants of your a change in the weather). The risks should be
event, and the document will form the basis for constantly under review and actions taken to
your event briefing. minimise changing risks. If the risks become too
high, then the event should be finished early.
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